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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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Basic Rules (2014)
I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct
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Flaw
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The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2
I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3
I made a terrible
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
behind the life of a soldier for hire, but your skills are undeniably suited for battle, so now you fight on in a different way.
MERCENARIES OF THE NORTH
Countless mercenary companies
-states in the North are willing to field an army alongside the Chill, but several are happy to quietly pay the Chill to battle the Uthgardt, orcs, trolls of the Evermoors, and other threats to
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to
1
The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2
I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
3
I made a terrible mistake in battle that
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
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5
Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
6
I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
d6
Flaw
1
The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
will do whatever can be done to fulfill an obligation when the time comes, short of breaking laws. A Lawful Evil NPC does the same, but only because a deal is a deal. A Neutral Good or Neutral NPC
might pay off favors to protect their reputation. A Chaotic Good NPC is more concerned about doing right by the adventurers, honoring any obligations without worrying too much about personal risk or adherence to the law.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
fiddling with them, and sometimes accidentally breaking them.
7
I feel far more comfortable around animals than people.
8
I was, in fact, raised by wolves.
d6
Ideal
1
constructs of civilization. (Neutral)
6
Glory. I must earn glory in battle, for myself and my clan. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
smear the blood of my enemies over my skin.
7
I was, in fact, raised by maaka.
8
HarrRRAAGGHH! [I rarely form a coherent sentence and prefer to express myself by breaking things
siblings or ancestors.]
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
If you question my courage, I will never back down.
2
HrrrGGGAAAARRuuuh! [My anger in battle led to the death of a loved one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
or lawful neutral NPC will do whatever can be done to fulfill an obligation when the time comes, short of breaking laws. A lawful evil NPC does the same, but only because a deal is a deal. A neutral
good or neutral NPC might pay off favors to protect his or her reputation. A chaotic good NPC is more concerned about doing right by the adventurers, honoring any obligations without worrying too much about personal risk or adherence to the law.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
The Game of Mage Tower Mage Tower is one of Strixhaven’s most common student games. The Battle of Strixhaven is an intramural championship held every three years in Strixhaven Stadium for bragging
rights among the student body. For more about this event, see the “Battle of Strixhaven” section. Mage Tower’s Rules Here are the rules of Mage Tower: Each of the two teams has an equal number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Tempus The Foehammer, the Lord of Battles Tempus is a war god concerned with brave conduct during war, using force of arms over talk for settling disputes, and encouraging bloodshed. The god of war
is random in his favors, meaning that his chaotic nature favors all sides equally. Lord Tempus might be an army’s ally one day, and its enemy the next. He might seem to manifest before a battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
multiverse. When the characters arrive in Pandesmos, they see a battle unfolding on Carapace Ridge. The forces loyal to Miska and Kas are fighting those loyal to Lolth and Vecna. The battle is at a
stalemate and Kas cannot yet confront Vecna and co-opt the ritual. The characters have three options to stop Vecna and Kas: confront Kas in his cliffside redoubt, stop Miska from breaking free of his prison, or face Lolth’s commander at Hurricane Tower.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
positions: Becklin Uth Viharin. The knight is deeply concerned. She’s heard rumors of strange armies in the east, and now there’s a strange army close to her home. As the most experienced military leader in
. Allow the characters to guide the decision of Vogler’s leaders, who will largely support any plan that doesn’t involve a preemptive strike or bringing battle into the village.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
war campaign isn’t generally concerned with the specifics of troop movements, but instead focuses on the heroes whose actions turn the tide of battle. The characters carry out specific missions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, Professor DeSantos is concerned by the sudden influx of patients but can’t find anything wrong with them. She insists they rest in the sickroom until they feel better. Ten minutes later, these six
students turn against. Characters on the hall’s first and second floors who succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check hear shouting and breaking glass on the third floor. Soon after, the panicking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
invested in their own affairs and have little interest in Eberron. Demons and angels battle one another in Shavarath, but they’ve been doing this since before humanity existed, and they dare not leave
their posts to fool around elsewhere. Exceptions do exist, such as the daelkyr and the Dreaming Dark, but by and large these natives of other planes are exclusively concerned with where they live. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
immediate threat from raiders loose in the keep, since it’s more a probe that got out of hand rather than a full-scale assault. Escobert is most concerned about resealing the sally port, and he seeks out
the characters for that job. To secure the sally port, characters must battle through two groups of foes. The first fight occurs against three acolytes, three kobolds, and one ambush drake (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heliod’s Champions Heliod’s champions are a means to accomplish his goals. In the world, Heliod is concerned with law and order, justice and fidelity. On a larger scale, he seeks to establish his
campaign, the characters might stand alongside other defenders of a polis against attacking monsters and receive Heliod’s blessing at a crucial moment to turn the tide of battle. Hailed as heroes by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
immediate threat from raiders loose in the keep, since it’s more a probe that got out of hand rather than a full-scale assault. Escobert is most concerned about resealing the sally port, and he seeks out
the characters for that job. To secure the sally port, characters must battle through two groups of foes. The first fight occurs against three acolytes, three kobolds, and one ambush drake (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Battle supernatural evil with steel, fire, and magic. Every mortal soul can be guided to the light. Inspire and guide others to virtuous behavior; force is a last resort. Listen to the Voice of the
Khyber at any time. Zealots may go too far in the pursuit of evil and priests may be more concerned with mundane power than faith. But the majority of those who follow the Silver Flame stay true to its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Iroas’s Influence Iroas personifies the glory of victory, honorable combat, and physical competition. He is the unspoken bond between soldiers on the eve of battle, the courage of the standard
bearer holding colors aloft in the midst of battle, and the exultation that comes after a hard-won victory. Iroas pushes his followers to excel in their chosen fields, particularly war and athletics, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Adventure Summary The adventure begins with the characters traveling along the coast and arriving in the nearby village of Uskarn, they learn that the villagers are concerned about the hermitage that
discover a grisly scene. Evidence of a fatal battle and the presence of dangerous scavengers gives little hope of finding anyone alive. But when a handful of survivors are discovered hidden in a bolt-hole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Gariba Vaeve An Explanation. The battle rages between forces loyal to Lolth, who is working with Vecna, and forces loyal to Miska, who is in the process of breaking free from his prison and is allied
reveals herself as the battle winds down, perhaps joining the fight against the kakkuus once the characters defeat the dangerous quavilithku. Talking with Vaeve Vaeve hopes the characters might help her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
in horror and stumble around the battlefield in a search for safety. Fiends especially prize howlers for this reason, because for a few crucial moments in a battle, their howls can neutralize an
resistance.
Mind-Breaking Howl (Recharge 4–6). The howler emits a keening howl in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or take 16 (3d10) psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
than that is beyond their capability. Fiends especially prize howlers for this reason, because for a few crucial moments in a battle, their howls can neutralize an enemy’s ability to use spells and other
ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage, plus 22 (4d10) psychic damage if the target is frightened. This attack ignores damage resistance.
Mind-Breaking Howl (Recharge 6). The howler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Shab returned. As demons beset the city, Sangarians prayed to the Sunweaver, and Atash answered. After an earthshaking battle, the angel emerged victorious. Afterward, Atash prophesied the return of
, performing miracles. Over time, he withdrew from his people, tired of witnessing them repeat their mistakes. He spends his days in contemplation, occasionally breaking his silence to address an increasingly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Breaking the Contract Voiding the infernal contract between Zariel and Thavius Kreeg causes the hellish chains binding Elturel to crumble to ash. This can be accomplished by either killing Zariel or
remain bound to Zariel by the Creed Resolute. Killing Thavius. Characters hoping for a climactic battle against a worthy adversary won’t find one by fighting Thavius Kreeg. Despite the power he now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
After the Battle Once the characters deal with the vicious Elementals, their problems aren’t over. The ground heaves as a small earthquake ripples through the area. Characters must succeed on a DC 12
Dexterity saving throw to keep their footing. The sound of wood splintering and trees falling echoes from deeper in the forest, but the tremor soon passes. In the aftermath of the battle and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
can escape. If they join the battle instead, Iymrith uses her frightful rage. If one or more characters continue to harass her, she focuses her attention on Harshnag while using her legendary actions
entire temple shudders. The frost giant scowls, dodges the dragon, and strikes the statue once more, this time breaking off a large chunk. This act of desecration causes cracks to form in the ceiling, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Breaking the Archetypes To the uninitiated, fighters are the simpletons of the adventuring world, flailing away with their weapons while taking repeated blows to the head. But those folk know
, arrows appear out of nowhere to stick out of the ground between the feet of the people they’re talking to. Roll that next check to negotiate with advantage! Battle Master As a battle master involved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the tribe together — which is often the more difficult of the two tasks. Breaking the Mold An orc lives on the edge of chaos and rage, and orogs are no exception. At times, an orog goes rogue and
by the schism. At the other extreme, an orog might accept a role in battle or leadership under special circumstances. If a tribe finds itself up against formidable or unexpected resistance, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
palisade, each part capped with a gate and a tower on either end. These outer walls and gates aren’t regularly manned or patrolled, because the occupants aren’t concerned about being taken by surprise
. Library Hobgoblins know the value of improving one’s base of knowledge, and so they value any documentation about the world around them — maps, accounting records, battle reports, and other important
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the characters to fight the oni by themselves. In the course of the ensuing battle, a character can try to convince the opponent that the characters weren’t responsible for rendering the other
so would mean openly admitting that they snuck into the Furygale Repository. Should Strixhaven faculty members find out about the characters sneaking into the repository, the characters are warned that further rule-breaking will result in disciplinary consequences.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Strength (Athletics) check. Breaking the staff in this manner destroys it. Treasure The game on the table is called Coroniir, more commonly known as crowns. A game of strategy like chess, it enables
two players to reenact a battle of the Crown Wars between two elven coronals. The set features a varnished oak game board and painted wooden figurines, weighs 5 pounds, and is worth 250 gp intact. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
those under them. Unjust laws must be overturned or changed in a reasonable fashion. Bravery. Gain glory through battle. Defend any charge unto death. Pride in one’s actions. Lead by example. Let your
would emphasize aspects of courtly love and courtesy, whereas a paladin of Tyr would be more concerned with justice and fair treatment of foes. Most paladins in the Forgotten Realms, like clerics, are